The goal of the Clean Ohio Conservation Program is to preserve and protect open space and riparian corridors. The program assists local communities and nonprofit organizations by funding projects that protect sensitive ecological areas and stream corridors.

As with the State Infrastructure Programs, District One consists of Cuyahoga County and the Natural Resource Assistance Council (NRAC) oversees the Clean Ohio Conservation program in Cuyahoga County. Through an Administrative Services Agreement, County Planning assists the NRAC in implementing the annual program and distributes funds to local communities and nonprofit organizations to protect open space, clean up brownfields, preserve farmland, and construct hiking and biking trails.

1. Recommending a Project Selection and Evaluation Methodology.
2. Preparing Application Materials.
3. Reviewing and scoring the submitted applications for further review and final recommendation by the DOPWIC.
4. Preparing and submitting the projects recommended for funding.

For more information on the Clean Ohio Conservation Program, visit the Ohio Public Works Commission.